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Seaward Kaikoura Range

Seaward Kaikoura Range

The best cycling routes in the Seaward Kaikoura Range

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Cycling in the Seaward Kaikoura Range is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Canterbury. So you can find your perfect Seaward Kaikoura Range bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 26, 2025

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1. Whale Watching in Kaikoura – Bicycle Dismount Section loop from Kaikōura

44.3km

03:29

320m

Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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2. Hanmer Forest loop from Hanmer Springs

10.4km

00:54

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Jack's Pass – Jollies Pass Road loop from Hanmer Springs

29.2km

02:33

690m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Armers Beach loop from Kaikōura

8.89km

00:35

50m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park – Whale Watching in Kaikoura loop from Kaikōura

46.0km

04:21

690m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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6. Nurserymans Cottage loop from Hanmer Springs

17.5km

01:52

470m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Whale Watching in Kaikoura loop from Kaikōura

14.0km

01:04

150m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Squirrel Lake loop from Hanmer Springs

13.8km

01:24

350m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park loop from Kaikōura

24.4km

01:33

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Squirrel Lake – Hanmer Forest loop from Hanmer Springs

13.6km

01:16

230m

Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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The best cycling routes in the Seaward Kaikoura Range

1. Whale Watching in Kaikoura – Bicycle Dismount Section loop from Kaikōura

2. Hanmer Forest loop from Hanmer Springs

3. View of Jack's Pass – Jollies Pass Road loop from Hanmer Springs

4. Armers Beach loop from Kaikōura

5. Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park – Whale Watching in Kaikoura loop from Kaikōura

6. Nurserymans Cottage loop from Hanmer Springs

7. Whale Watching in Kaikoura loop from Kaikōura

8. Squirrel Lake loop from Hanmer Springs

9. Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park loop from Kaikōura

10. Squirrel Lake – Hanmer Forest loop from Hanmer Springs

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